Which statement best describes the transition from curative to palliative focus in care planning for a patient with terminal illness?

• A. Palliative care is appropriate when the focus shifts to comfort and symptom relief while disease-directed treatment may continue.
• B. Hospice care should be pursued only after all treatments are stopped.
• C. Rehabilitative care is the preferred option when prognosis worsens.
• D. Home health care is the only suitable option when comfort measures are advised.

Answer: (B)